And I find it hilarious that this information had to come from a BRITISH newspaper.


http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...g-filming.html


Apparently, they applied for a patent which will sense an IR signal from the stage and render the camera/video function moot.


This will certainly become ubiquitous at corporate concerts...where their interests are challenged by YouTube uploads of performances...but probably NOT in smaller venues without stadium seating where those damn things held above the crowd interfere with EVERYONE behind the shooter.

Then again, bands in places like the Majestic probably want all the exposure they can handle...heh. Even shitty YouTube recordings...